This was an excellent show, although not as good as the Crystal Planet tour, in my opinion. I'm just saying that for perspective, not to say that this was a bad show, because it wasn't -- it rocked. We had our usual pew 9 seats and brought along 2 newbies. Both of them loved it, the only complaint they had was that it was too cold upstairs. I was just a very little disappointed that there were so few selections played from the new album. I heard later about all the grief some folks gave Joe about too many new album selections on the Crystal Planet tour. I disagree, especially in regards to Crystal Planet, my second favorite album to date after SWTA.

House of Blues is an excellent venue to see Joe in. I first saw him at the Ritz in Raleigh and haven't been back since. No liquor and an extremely poor layout. Almost anywhere at HOB gives you an excellent view, and it usually doesn't get too crowded when Joe is there (sucks for the people who don't know what they're missing, but works for me). The place was almost empty for Steve Vai, but we still had a ball.

Thanks for surprising us once again with your incredible range, Joe. At this point, I think you've touched on just about every music genre except for rap -- not that I would ever ask for that. :)

Joe, Come back to South Carolina!!! My wife and I were blown away by your performance. Pure adrenaline. Had to make sure I was really there and not dream'n. Viva Minor Pentatonics!!!

Did anyone funk it up to the band playing outside after the show?? I thought it was James Brown's twin. Guy played some pretty mean guitar licks.

Definately the best Satriani show I have seen. Made the trip from Chapel Hill, NC and Joe didn't disappoint. Amazing how much use of the pedal he employs. And the new tunes jammed. Highlights were Crystal Planet guitar solo. The guy is so fast and accurate. Only drawbacks of the whole evening was the way too hard core House of Blues security and the idiot "Super Fan" that was front row with the album cover and guitar stock. Dude, whoever you are, you pissed alot of people off. Joe must have bounced about a half dozen picks off his bald head and he still couldn't catch one. But spent half the show bothering people by crawling around looking for them on the floor. The rest of the time, he held his damn album up in front of people, a few times trying to hand it to Joe to sign while Joe was in the middle of a solo. Suggestion for all concert goers, enjoy the show, but be respectful of others around you. Otherwise, what ever you do, DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW when it comes to your area. Even if you are not a Satch fan, Joe will make you one with his amazing talent, unmatched by anyone. I just hope he comes back through. The 3 1/2 hour drive was more than worth the trouble.

Thanks Joe and band, (nice touch with Eric on rhythm). And to all Joe fans, see you at the next show.

I have been listening to Joe's CD's for the last 4 weeks (Where have I been?). I found this web site and learned about his 2000 tour from the schedule. My wife and I drove from Raleigh NC (4 hrs), on Friday for a great treat. It was awesome. I always look for cases in daily life which define the word 'cool'. Well, Joe is one 'cool' dude, absolutely. His confidence with his instrument, his calm and modest stance to allow the pouring of his creativity simply through his finger tips, transformed to that awesome energy in multi-dimensional ambience riding on one of the ultimate applications of technology, a true sample of mastership and an example of excellence. In what ever we do if only we could emulate this type of 'excellence', the world would be a different place for the good.

One thing I was dissappointed during the concert was the mixing; the excessive forefront given to bass and drums, masked (sometimes muffled) the fine details Joe has presented in his CDs. Thanks for the experience. Thanks to the awesome foursome. Cheers.